Names That Mean Gift

A pretty name with that fashionable V intitial, little known outside of Latvia.

Velta

Matej

Cross classic Eleanor with rising vintage star Theodora and you get Eleadora, a beautiful Greek name with a wonderful meaning.

Eleadora

Hibo

The pronunciation barrier looms large, but Maciej has such a pleasant sound, we think it deserves a second look.
 
Maciej was previously a Top 10 name in its native Poland but has been gradually falling since the mid-2000s.

Maciej

The feminine form of Matan, a classic Hebrew name perfect for a long wished-for baby.

Matana

The Finnish cognate of Thea, from Dorothea.

Tiia

Shaily

The common translation of Dorothea in Central Europe.

Doroteja

At 22 letters long, this name might be too much for a child to handle. Antonio Sabàto Jr. famously used it as the middle name for his son. 

Kamakanaalohamaikalani

Pretty smoosh name from the popular elements Ella + Dora, or a spin on Eleanora influenced by Dora "gift".

Elladora

A beautiful and evocative Greek mythology name which was also borne by a 4th century saint. A unique alternative to Theodora.

Menodora

Dóra

Slovene mini name that was once short for names like Doroteja and Mateja, but now is more popular independently.

Teja

The Polish form of the floral Jasmine, ultimately from the Persian yāsamīn. A fast rising name in Poland in the early 2020s, 2024 saw it rank in the Top 50 for the first time.

Jaśmina

Yasemin

The ultimate ethereal name for lovers of fairies, pixies, and sprites.

Faerydae

Mateja

A variation of the Ancient Greek Apollodorus, this French form may appeal to those looking for something truly unexpected, but who also enjoy the likes of Theodore, Isidore, Apollo, Atticus, and Atlas. Blending the name of the Greek god of the sun, music, and prophecy with the element doron, meaning "gift", it could offer the nicknames Pol, Pollo, Rory, Ollie, Odie, and Lorie.

Apollodore

A long and ancient feeling choice, Apollodorus blends the name of the Greek god of the sun with the element dorons, meaning "gift". Also written as Apollodoros, it was historically borne by several Greek scholars and historians, along with an artist and sculptor.